Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma

Timing is Everything (Timing Belt)

Talk about exquisite choreography; it happens under the hood of your vehicle every time you take a drive. Your engine’s many complex parts must work exactly together. One key is a pa...

Published on: Oct 13, 2024

(Timing Belt)

You may have heard about an important part of your vehicle's engine called a timing belt, and many know that if that belt breaks, it can cause some very serious engine problems. Not all vehicle...

Published on: Sep 08, 2024

Timing Chain

As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open to allow air into the engine. They remain closed while the air and fuel are compressed and ignited, powering the piston. Then the exhaus...

Published on: Jun 26, 2022

Timing Belt

Let’s address a very important maintenance item – timing belt replacement. It’s important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage. Your timing ...

Published on: Dec 23, 2021

Timing Chain

All engines have either a timing belt or a timing chain to synchronize the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. This keeps the engine running smoothly and efficiently. If ...

Published on: Mar 05, 2021

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in Petaluma California – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine dam...

Published on: Feb 16, 2021

As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open up to allow air into the engine. They remain closed while the air and fuel is compressed and ignited, powering the piston. Then the exhaust valves o...

Published on: Dec 02, 2020

Simple Answers from Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma for Petaluma: Timing Belt Replacement

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question: My friend had a broken timing belt and it was very expensive to repair his engine. What can I do to avoid a broken timing belt? Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petal...

Published on: Dec 26, 2019

Engine and Exhaust